Beaver Creek Campground
Open for the 2026 season as of May 15. The campground operates May 15 through November 30. Access roads (Road #38 mileposts 37-53 and all of Road #568) are closed December 1 through May 14 for winter wildlife protection. First-come, first-served only. 14-day stay limit. Food storage order in effect.
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
R1-2023-02 - NCDE Food and Wildlife Attractant Storage Order
Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order for the Flathead, Lolo, Kootenai, Helena-Lewis and Clark, and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests within the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem.
Order 01-15-00-25-01: Bob Marshall, Scapegoat, and Great Bear Wilderness Restrictions
Occupancy and Use and Trail Restrictions for the entire Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, as well as trail, stock, and camping restrictions on Our Lake Trail and lake area (Helena-Lewis and Clark NF), beneath the Chinese Wall (Helena-Lewis and Clark NF), and Castle Creek Riverside Campsite (Flathead…
Big Creek Canyon Creek Road 316 Closure for Emergency Repairs
Big Creek Canyon Creek Road 316 closed to motorized travel during 2026 repair work. See details and authorized access info.
Blankenship Emergency Closure
The Blankenship Bridge Area (Blankenship southwest), located south of Blankenship Road on the west side of the Middle Fork of the Flathead River is temporarily closed for public safety due to high water.
Current Avalanche Danger and Forecast
Avalanche Danger: Know before you go! Avalanche Forecasts at Flathead Avalanche Center The Flathead National Forest has three forecast zones for avalanches: the Whitefish Range, the Flathead Range and Glacier National Park, and the Swan Range. Avalanche hazards are highly spatially variable, so…
Trail 800 Tally-Ashely Closure
4.4 miles of National Forest System Trail 800 Tally-Ashley will be closed for public safety during logging activities starting 9/4/2025 - 9/1/2026 unless rescinded sooner.
Ryan Creek Occupancy and Use Order
From September 1, 2025 through December 1, 2026, unless rescinded, the following is prohibited in the Ryan Road area:Camping or otherwise occupying a site except where designated .Camping or otherwise occupying a designated site for over three consecutive days within a calendar year.
Logan Creek Hoke Creek Closure
NFS Road 1625 is closed between milepost 2.84 and 5.08 for public safety due to road substrate slumping. This closed segment is from the junction with Rd #9881 at milepost 2.84 to the end of Rd #1625 starting 8/13/2025 - 8/12/2027 unless rescinded sooner.
Water Vessel Prohibitions
Violating State water vessel safety and operation laws and regulations is prohibited on all Flathead National Forest waterways.
About
Beaver Creek Campground is a free, primitive camping area nestled in an old-growth forest stand along the Spotted Bear River in the remote backcountry of Flathead National Forest. The four campsites sit less than 100 feet from the river, making it an ideal base for fishing in summer or hunting in late fall. The campground sees moderate use but typically has availability mid-week. The campground offers basic amenities: each site has a table and metal fire ring, and there is an accessible vault toilet. There is no potable water; river water must be treated before consumption. Pack-it-in, pack-it-out rules apply as there is no garbage service. A food storage order is in effect requiring all food, garbage, and attractants be secured from bears. Stock users frequent Beaver Creek as a staging area when the Silvertip Trailhead is seasonally closed. Facilities include a stock unloading ramp, hitchrails, and feed bunks. Weed Seed Free Feed is required on all national forest lands. This is an extremely remote location with no cell phone service; the nearest phone, gas, and supplies are 63 miles north in Hungry Horse.
Directions
From Hungry Horse, drive east on Highway 2 for 0.5 miles to East Side Reservoir Road #38. Turn right (south) onto Road #38, passing through Martin City. After 2 miles the pavement ends; continue on the gravel road for 54 miles to Spotted Bear River Road #568. Turn left (east) onto Road #568 and drive 9 miles. Beaver Creek Campground is on the right (south) side of the road.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 32ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 758-5376 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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